Issue Position: Foreign Affairs

Issue Position

Issue Position: Foreign Affairs

As a graduate of West Point and a former paratrooper commander, Senator Reed knows firsthand the power of our military might. He has supported a larger and more modern U.S. Army and a greater focus on combating those who threaten our nation. But Senator Reed also knows that engagement and American values are powerful diplomatic tools that can influence nations and make America a safer place. Senator Reed believes the U.S. should be engaged in the world and play a leadership role in halting terrorism, curbing global warming, and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Senator Reed has focused on arms control and non-proliferation efforts to keep weapons of mass destruction out of the hands of terrorists. In an effort to promote democracy and respond to hunger, health, and literacy challenges around the world, Senator Reed has supported increasing our international affairs budget. He has also sought to boost our nation's sales of goods and services worldwide through export promotion and commercial diplomacy. And in an effort to help people in the developing world work their way out of poverty he has advocated spending $225 million for microfinance and microenterprise development programs for the poor.

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